COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER APRIL 24, 2013 @ 9:00 AM COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Page 1) APPOINTMENTS 2) CALL TO ORDER 3) OPENING INSPIRATION 4) ADDITIONS TO AGENDA 5) ADOPTION OF AGENDA • Motion to Approve Agenda 6) ADOPTION OF MINUTES A) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING • APRIL 10, 2012 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - MOTION REQUIRED B) POLICY & PRIORITY COMMITTEE MEETING C) PUBLIC HEARING D) SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 7) EMERGENT BUSINESS A) PUBLIC WORKS 3-4 • FENCING AND CONCRETE PAD TENDERS - MOTION REQUIRED • Request for Information B) NATURAL GAS UTILITY 5-7 • CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD. PROJECT - LSD'S 2, 5, 6 & 13-36-50-5 W4M - MOTION REQUIRED • Request for Information C) WATER AND SEWER UTILITY • Request for Information D) AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT 8-13 • TRAILER AGREEMENT WITH ALBERTA FARM ANIMAL CARE ASSOCIATION (AFAC) - MOTION REQUIRED 14 • Distribution/Packaging of Rodenticide (Rat/Mouse Poison) - For Information • Request for Information E) FIRE-EMERGENCY-DISASTER-SAFETY • Request for Information F) PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 15 • Managers Report - For Information • Request for Information
Page 1 of 37 Page G) FINANCE • Accounts Payable Listing - For Information • Monthly Cash Statement - For Information • Investment Report - For Information • Request for Information 8) BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PRIOR MEETINGS 9) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION / COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS 16-17 • ALBERTA RURAL MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATORS' ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE - MOTION REQUIRED 18-23 • RECREATION VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS - MOTION REQUIRED 24-25 • Lakeland College Centennial Celebrations - For Discussion 26 • Ambulance Dispatch - For Information 27-28 • Lodge Regeneration and Replacement Program - For Information 29-31 • St. George's Stretton Cemetery Update - For Information 32-34 • AUC Application for Telecommunication Tower - For Information 35-37 • AAMDC Contact April 18, 2012 - For Information • Request for Information 10. BYLAWS 11) DELEGATIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS 12) DISPOSITION OF DELEGATION BUSINESS 13) NOTICES OF MOTION 14) IN CAMERA SESSION • Motion to Move In-Camera • Motion to Revert to Regular Session 15) ADJOURNMENT
Page 2 of 37 Agenda Item: ____
Request for Decision - to Council
Council Meeting Date: April 24, 2012
Subject: FENCING AND CONCRETE PAD TENDERS MOTION REQUIRED
Recommendation: THAT the County of Vermilion River award the Fencing Tender to fence around the Vermilion Grader Shed to for the purchase price of $ + $ GST for a total purchase price of $ .
AND
.THAT the County of Vermilion River award the Concrete Tender to for the purchase price of $ + $ GST for a total purchase price of $ .
Background: The Facilities Committee met on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 and discussed the tenders presented for the Fencing of the Vermilion Grader Shed and the concrete work for the Gas Shop, Main Office Entrance, and installation of 5 concrete aprons.
Desired Outcome(s): To award the tenders to the organizations recommended.
Page 1 of2 FENCING AND CONCRETE PAD TENDERS - MOTION Page 3 of 37 REQUIRED Implication of Recommendation:
Organizational: Award the tenders and proceed with work.
Financial: To be expensed from the 2012 Facility Budget.
Implementation: Summer 2012.
Attachments: 1. 2012 Bid Summary
Prepared by: H--'--n.<------Date
Endorsed by: :=c:---'.R-?=-:(~,_-=~-=-_ Rhonda King, CLGM Chief Administmtive Officer
Page 2 of2 FENCING AND CONCRETE PAD TENDERS - MOTION Page 4 of 37 REQUIRED Ogenda Item: _____
Request for Decision - to Council
Council Meeting Date: April 24, 2012
Subject: CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD. PROJECT - LSD'S 2, 5, 6 & 13-36-50-5 W4M - MOTION REQUIRED
Recommendation: THAT the County of Vermilion River approve installation of a project for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. to install gas service to connect 6 heavy oil wells serving LSD's 2, 5, 6 & 13-36-50-5 W4M at a cost of $73,997.86 plus GST and any other extras, as listed on quote.
Background: Approval has been received from Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. to supply gas service to connect 6 heavy oil wells in the Borrdaile area.
Discussion:
Relevant Policy/Legislation/Practices:
Desired Outcome(s): To increase revenue from capital projects and increase transportation or gas sales.
Response Options:
Gas Dept/Lynda/20l2 Action Items/CNRL 72-024- Sec 36-50-5 W4M Page 1
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD. PROJECT - Page 5 of 37 LSD'S 2, 5, 6 & 13-36-50-5 W4M - MOTION REQUIRED Implication of Recommendation: Additional 2,800 meters of2 inch PE SDRll pipe to maintain and walk lines.
Organizational:
Financial: Invoice project when completed.
Implementation:
Attachments: 1. Quote
Prepared by: ~~/'-c/~'~:::::/:::/.~.~~. ~::::;':?!7t-~.D-~--J Dale Swyripa Date Gas Utility Department
Endorsed by: -:-:-__I2__ IC---:---: ___ Rhonda King, CLGM Date Chief Administrative Officer
Gas Dept/Lynda/20l2 Action Items/CNRL 72-024- Sec 36-50-5 W4M Page 2
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD. PROJECT - Page 6 of 37 LSD'S 2, 5, 6 & 13-36-50-5 W4M - MOTION REQUIRED County of Vermilion River Gas Utility Proposal to Connect 6 Heavy Oil Well CNRL Serving LSD 2,5,6 & 13-36-50-5 W4M Reference No. CNR 12-F002
1. Supply & Install 60.3 mm (2") PE 100 SDR11 Pipeline - MOP 100 psi 2800 meters @ $9.50 $26,600.00 2. Meter Station ( including Corrector Head) 1 each @ $9,000.00 $9,000.00 3. Supply & Install 2" Risers & Valve 5 each @ $1,000.00 $5,000.00 4. Supply & Install 2" Tees 3 each @ $425.00 $1,275.00 5. Install Road Crossings up to 50m ($50/m after 50m) 1 each @ $3,325.00 $3,325.00 6. Bore onto Lease up to 40m ($50/m after 40m) 4 each @ $2,450.00 $9,800.00 7. Road Crossing Signs on Lease 4 each @ $110.00 $440.00 8. Stake Ditchline and As-Built Survey 2.8 km @ $1,188.00 $3,326,40 9. Mobilize & Demobilize 1 each @ $2,500.00 $2,500.00 10. Obtain Right-of-way & pay crop damages Actual Costs to be recovered on proof of payment 11. Permit & License Fees $398.48
12. Engineering & as-built drafting 10% $6,166.49
13. Inspection & Office Administration 10% $6,166.49 Total Cost $73,997.86
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice GST not included - Frost Conditions Extra Cost Force Account for Second Pull Cat or Ripper Cat if Required Additional Lease Road or Pipeline Crossings at Unit Rate Force Account for Non-standard Pipeline Crossing Costs if Required Additional Mobilization to be Charged at Unit Rate Additional Length for Bores to be Charged at Unit Rate Force Account for Hydrovac if Required Force Account for Brushing I Bush Axe if Required Force Account for 3rd Party ROW Sweep if Required Force Account for Air Test Over 200 psi if Required
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LTD. PROJECT - Page 7 of 37 LSD'S 2, 5, 6 & 13-36-50-5 W4M - MOTION REQUIRED TRAILER AGREEMENT WITH ALBERTA FARM ANIMAL Page 8 of 37 CARE ASSOCIATION (AFAC) - MOTION REQUIRED TRAILER AGREEMENT WITH ALBERTA FARM ANIMAL Page 9 of 37 CARE ASSOCIATION (AFAC) - MOTION REQUIRED TRAILER AGREEMENT WITH ALBERTA FARM ANIMAL Page 10 of 37 CARE ASSOCIATION (AFAC) - MOTION REQUIRED TRAILER AGREEMENT WITH ALBERTA FARM ANIMAL Page 11 of 37 CARE ASSOCIATION (AFAC) - MOTION REQUIRED TRAILER AGREEMENT WITH ALBERTA FARM ANIMAL Page 12 of 37 CARE ASSOCIATION (AFAC) - MOTION REQUIRED TRAILER AGREEMENT WITH ALBERTA FARM ANIMAL Page 13 of 37 CARE ASSOCIATION (AFAC) - MOTION REQUIRED Distribution/Packaging of Rodenticide (Rat/Mouse Poison) - For Page 14 of 37 Information Planning and Development Statistical Report March 2012
Development Permits for the Month of March 2012
New Est. Comme Permit # Use Res. Est. Value AdditionGarage Value rcial Est. Value Div # Safety Code Agency 12-004 D 1 $20,000 5 Superior Safety Codes 12-008 P 1 $150,000 7 Superior Safety Codes 12-011 P 1 $250,000 5 Superior Safety Codes 12-012 P 1 $400,000 2 Superior Safety Codes 12-013 P 1 $400,000 5 Superior Safety Codes 12-014 P 1 $170,000 5 Superior Safety Codes 12-015 P 1 $650,000 5 Superior Safety Codes 12-016 P 1 $250,000 2 Superior Safety Codes 12-017 P 1 $300,000 7 Superior Safety Codes 12-018 P 1 $300,000 3 Superior Safety Codes Superior Safety Codes 12-020 P 1 $100,000 5 Superior Safety Codes 12-021 P 1 $100,000 1 Superior Safety Codes 12-022 P 1 $160,000 4 Superior Safety Codes 12-023 P 1 $55,000 5 Superior Safety Codes 12-024 P 1 $50,000 4 Superior Safety Codes 12-025 D 1 N/A 1 Superior Safety Codes 12-026 P 1 $400,000 1 Superior Safety Codes 12-027 D 1 $21,000 1 Superior Safety Codes 12-028 P 1 $220,000 1 Superior Safety Codes
Month total #### 9 $3,070,000 0 9 $966,000 1 $0 $4,036,000 TOTAL $5,043,000
Total Number of Permits Issued in March: 19 Total Number of Permits to Date: 28 Total Value of Permits issued in March: $ 4,036,000 Total Value of Permits for 2012: $ 5,043,000
Development Permits- 2012- Year to Date Report
# of # of # of Value of Permits # of Permits Permits Permits Year to Value of Permits Value of # of Permits Value of Year to Year to Year to Date Date Permits Year Year to Permits Year Year to Date Permits Year Month Date 2012 Date 2011 2011 2010 to Date 2010 Date 2009 to Date 2009 2008 to Date 2008 Jan 0 2 $500,000 5 $1,200,720 5 1283000 7 $9,268,900 Feb 6 4 $2,050,000 5 $1,200,720 7 $1,358,000 13 $9,901,400 March 24 15 $4,111,777 13 $3,900,560 13 $2,183,500 25 $12,131,400 Subdivisions: There are 60 Pending Subdivisions in the County (without Conditions Met) as of April 17th 2012
Blackfoot: As of April 17th 2012 there are 19 lots sold and 1 pending sale in Blackfoot Phase II.
Road Acquisition Payments: There was one road acquisition payment made in March 2012 for $800.00. Managers Report - For Information Page 15 of 37 e;~~!!~'t!. ~ VERMJUOMJRiver Request for Decision - to Council
Council Meeting Date: April 24, 2012
SUbject: ALBERTA RURAL MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATORS' ASSOCIATION 90th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE TO BE HOSTED IN ZONE 5 - MOTION REQUIRED
Recommendation: THAT the County of Vermilion River approve a donation in the amount of $500.00 to the Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators' Association 90th Anniversary Conference being hosting in Zone 5 from September 5-7 2012.
Background: The Alberta Rural Municipal Administrators' Association (ARMAA) is organizing their 90th Anniversary Conference. The conference will be held in our area; Zone 5, in Camrose, September 5-7,2012. The ARMAA is requesting donations from municipalities to support this conference.
Attachments: l. letter dated April 18, 2012
EndOl'sed by: __---=- !Z----'--I-"'C~ __ Rhonda King, CLGM Chief Administrative Officer
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Background: Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation and the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA), are jointly sponsoring the 2012 Energize Workshop. The workshop will be hosted in conjunction with the ARPA Annual Conference, held on October 18-20, 2012 at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. The Recreation Volunteer Recognition Awards will be a part of the 2012 Energize Workshop. Nominations for individual/s that have made significant contributions must be submitted by June 22, 2012. Attachments: 1. 2012 Criteria 2. Past Recipients Endorsed by: ______R/L _ Rhonda King, CLGM Chief Administrative Officer Page I of I RECREATION VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS - Page 18 of 37 MOTION REQUIRED Government of Alberta _ Tourism, Parks and Recreation Recreation and Sport Development Division 903 Standard Life Centre Telephone (780) 427·6549 Physical Activity Branch 10405 Jasper Avenue Fax (780) 427·5140 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4R7 WWN.tpr.alberta .ca I WINW.asrpwf.ca April 11 , 20 12 Reeve Richard Van Ee and Councillors County of Vermilion River PO Box 69 Kitscoty AB TOB 2PO Dear Reeve Van Ee and Councillors: Albelta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation and the Albelta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA), are jointly sponsoring the 2012 Energize Workshop. The workshop will be hosted in conjunction with the ARPA Annual Conference, October 18-20, 2012 at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. This annual workshop provides a forum for learning and networking for council members, recreation board members, administrators and other interested Albertans. Watch for the program brochure coming by mail in late June or early July! The Recreation Volunteer Recognition Awards have been a part of Energize since 1977 and, to date, 197 outstanding Albertans have been recognized (see attached list of recipients). You have the opportunity to nominate an individual (or individuals) from your community who has made significant contributions to recreation development. Review the attached nomination form, award criteria and completion tips carefully to ensure your nominee is given full credit for vo lunteer work contributed. This information is also available on our website at www.asmwf.ca. The deadline for subm issions is JUlie 22, 2012. Please mail or fax completed nomination forms (with signature) to: Mr. Chris Szabo Recreation Consultant Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation 903 Standard Life Centre ! 0405 Jasper Avenue Ed monton, Albelta T5J 4R7 Fax: (780) 427-5140 If you require additional infonnation regarding the Energize Workshop or the Recreation Volunteer Recognition Awards, please contact Mr. Szabo directly in Edmonton at (780) 4 15-0276 (toll-free at 31 0-0000). Sincerely, ~J J,.{td Roger Kramers, Director Brian Wright, Chair Physical Activity Branch Energize Advisory Committee Attachments RECREATION VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS - Page 19 of 37 MOTION REQUIRED Government of Alberta 0 RECREATION VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION A WARD 2012 CRITERIA ** please review Award Criteria before completing the Nomination Form ** At Energize 2012, Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation will recognize four volunteers, who through their commitment and dedication at a volunteer level, advanced the development of recreation in Alberta. Please give serious consideration to nominating an individual from your area. A WARD CRITERIA The following criteria will be used to review the nominations: 1. The nominee must be an Albertan who has made an outstanding contribution to recreation development at the community level in the Province of Alberta through: • a personal volunteer commitment to recreation development, • a consistent record of service to the public, • community leadership in recreation, and • active participation in a variety of volunteer recreation activities. • coaching will be considered at a lower scoring rate than other recreation development due to the coaching awards available through the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation award programs. • officiating may be included only if it is volunteer (many officials are paid). Please ensure this is clearly indicated on the nomination form. Do not include: • non-recreation contributions. • involvement while the nominee was in a paid position (i .e. recreation professional or elected official). 2. Volunteer contributions made by the nominee to the organization, administration, planning or promotion of events/programs/services/facilities/policies beyond the local level will be considered and should be included. 3. Nominees are not required to have served on a Recreation Board to be eligible for the award (this recognizes that many communities no longer have recreation boards, but do have volunteers who make outstanding contributions in recreation at the community level). 4. Posthumous nominations will be accepted. 5. Previous Recreation Volunteer Recognition Award recipients are not eligible. 6. Late nominations will not be accepted. Please ensure nominations are faxed, emailed or postmarked by June 22, 2012. RECREATION VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS - Page 20 of 37 MOTION REQUIRED Recreation Volunteer Recognition Award - Criteria Page 2 TIPS FOR COMPLETING THE NOMINATION FORM Keep in mind that this is a recreation recognition award for volunteers (do not include non recreational or non-volunteer involvement). Ensure the form is completed correctly and in its entirety: • It would be advantageous to research your data with family members to ensure important details are not omitted. • Type (or print legibly in black ink) all information on the nomination form provided (or on photocopies if additional space is required). • Do not type or print outside the boxes on the form. • Do not attach letters of support, photographs, newspaper articles, etc. Section A - the selection committee is likely unfamiliar with your community and its organizations. Therefore, please provide accurate, concise details. • Name of Recreation Organization or Board - include only organizations that the nominee was involved in at the executive or board level. Do not include any information if the nominee simply paid a membership fee and was considered an 'active member' of that organization, without being involved in the operations or decision-making processes. • Description/Purpose - concisely describe the organization and/or its purpose. • Executive or Board Position Held - include the title of the position the nominee held while on the executive or board. • # of Years - include the number of years the nominee was on the executive or board. Do not include years the nominee was involved with the organization to a lesser degree. • Time Period - include the actual years of service on the executive or Board (i.e. 1998-2007). Section B - provide details of the nominee's role and contributions to the development of recreation events, programs, services, facilities, policies, etc. • Events - include events, programs, services, facilities, policies, etc. o include each event on a separate line and only include recreation events. o include previously established, as well as 'new' events. • Volunteer Role - key word is volunteer. Include a one or two-word title for the nominee' s role in this event. • New Event? - if the event is 'new', indicate 'yes' with an X. • Ifyes , was nominee involved in establishing the event? o if you X'ed the previous column and the nominee was involved in establishing the event, enter Yes in this column. o if the nominee was not involved in establishing the event, but was involved in the organization or implementation, enter No in this column. o if you left the previous column blank, leave this column blank as well. • Specific Contributions - list the details of the nominee's role in this event. Section C - self-explanatory. Section D - self-explanatory. RECREATION VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS - Page 21 of 37 MOTION REQUIRED Government of Alberta El Recreation Volunteer Recognition Award The Award Alberta has a wide array of volunteers that help make our recreation and parks activities among the best in the country. To recognize these volunteers, Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation awards individuals who have, through their commitment and dedication, advanced the development of recreation in Alberta. The individuals who have received the Recreation Volunteer Recognition Award have made outstanding contributions at the community or municipal level through a personal commitmentto recreation development, a consistent and continuous record of service to the public, community leadership in recreation and active participation in a variety of volunteer recreation activities. Past Recipients The Recreation Volunteer Recognition Award was initiated in 1977. Since that time, the following 197 individuals have been recognized for their involvement. 2011 2003 1995 Tracy Halercwich, Grimshaw Ed Marsh, Ardrossan Elmer Watson, Leduc Elwood Johnson, Breton Pat Gustafson, Waking Harold Wilson, Sherwood Park Chris Macleod, High Level Edward Berggren, Bowden Perky McCullough, Grande Prairie Skip Wilson, Fort Saskatchewan Michelle Bourke, Onoway John Wakulchyk, fron River 2010 2002 1993 Dieter Knobloch, St. Albert * Lawrence Duperron, Drayton Valley Barbara Cloutier, Falher Dr. Cledwyn Lewis, Clairmont Sharlene Lyczewski, Bow Island Walter Kuzio, Thorsby * Darcy Pawlik, Thorsby Gary Mills, Pincher Creek Darryl McDonald, Vulcan Rene Schaub, Lac La Biche Bob Zahara, Sexsmith Wilber Meunier, Barrhead Roger Morgan, Peace River 2009 2001 Alice Sheen, Cardston Don Kroetch, Strome Ralph Courtorielle, Grouard John Simonot, Calgary Vaughn McGrath, Fort Saskatchewan Alder Greenslade, Millet Myrtle Smyth, Leduc Laverne Wilson, Elk Point Rick Horner, Grande Prairie Faith Zachar, Pincher Creek Alfa Twidale, Fort Vermilion 1991 Harvey Yoder, Lac La Biche 2008 2000 Dennis Tink, Grande Prairie Dale Mudryk, Leduc Victoria Belcourt, Edson Howard Snyder, Cardston Ken Sauer, Medicine Hat Darcy Gruntman, Rocky Mountain Tom Baldwin, Grimshaw Gary Ward, St. Paul House Clara Berg, Wainwright Jean Watson, Wainwright Ian Martinot, Whitecourt Conrad Jean, St. Paul Craig Volkman, New Sarepta Donna Graham, Vulcan 2007 Dave Peters, Delburne 1999 Doug Bassett, Elk Point 1990 Nann Campion, Three Hills Audrey Gall, Nampa Frank McEvoy, Airdrie Harold Knight, Aird"ie James Adair, Barrhead Joyce Patten, High River John Logan, Edmonton Bill Elliot, Wetaskiwin Bill Nielsen, Lacombe Dorine Kuzma, St. Paul 2006 Elaine Nicolet, Falher Grace Wiest, Consort Dennis Aspeslet, High Level 1998 John Bole, Leduc Claire Brown, Strathcona County Hubert West, Cardston Michael McMurray, Spruce Grove Bill Enticknap, Rocky Mountain House Leo Zelinski, Whitecourt Nicky Sereda, Drumheller Don Mosicki, Leduc County Christina Jones 2005 Bruce Willerton, Wainwright 1989 Betty Mohr, Strathcona County 1997 Monica Chesney, Ponoka John Palardy, Olds Oscar Blais, Grande Prairie Terry Brennan, Leduc Lorraine Gair, Vulcan David Ramsey, Millet Doug Johnson, Endiang Kenton Riise, Forestburg Jack Van Rijn, Coaldale Helmut (Chuck) Keller, Westlack George Patzer, Hanna Jean Lapointe, Coaldale 2004 Guy Coulombe, Evansburg 1996 Willard Brooks, Cardston Marvin Bjornstad, Elk Point/St. Paul Don Shultz, Barrhead Lovell McDonnell, Medicine Hat Dale Currie, Hinton Jack McKinlay, Consort Judy Duncan, Fort Saskatchewan Elaine Muceniek, Valleyview Wanda Hamilton, Millet Shirley Hocken, Red Deer RECREATION VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS - Page 22 of 37 Alberta Tourism,MOTION Parks and RecreationREQUIRED Recreation Volunteer Recognition Award Recipients lof2 1988 1981 Max Court, Raymond Clarence Truckey. HIes/lock Thomas Forhan, Eckville Marg Southern, Calgary Margaret Lounds, Calgary Allan Shenfi eld, Spruce Grove Bill Maxim, Edmonton Kenneth Morgan, Carbon Paul Schow, Cards/on Bill Marshall, Sherwood Park Adam Swabb, Mundare John Maczala, Nampa Dennis Zukiwsky. 51. Paul Catherine Ford, Edmonton 1987 Keith Everitt, Sturgeon Myrna Swanson, Hughenden 1980 Jim Roth, Bow Island Erwin Bako, Edmonton Trudy Cockerill, Fort McMurray Dave Clauge, Rocky Mountain House Mike Karbonik, Calmar Bernice Heiberg, Kingman Rhea Jensen, Cardston Daniel Law, Fort McMurray Maurice Allarie, Jarvie Delay Leavitt, Cardston Garret Funkhouser, Olds Bill Salt, Calgary Leonard Turnbull, Olds Betty Sewall, Brooks 1986 Harry Stuber, Big Valley Keith Gosling, Calgary 1979 Dennis Allen, Edson Phyl Burt, Rocky Moulltain House Betty Garvey, Ban'head Jim Kyle, MD a/Sturgeon Leonard Scott, Waskatenau Arlene Meldrum, Edmonton Fred Mellen, Bow Island Elsie Milne, Fort Macleod Bert Knibbs, Bow Island Pat Ryan, Calgary Dick Chamney, Hayter Phyllis Schnick, Warburg Roy Elm er, Vulcan Logan Sherris, Nampa 1985 1978 Karen Fetterly, Grande Prairie Don McColl, Edmonton Jules Van Brabant, St. Paul Clarence McGonigle, Cochrane Bob Stewart, Stettler William Large,. Czar Arlaine Monaghan, Winterburn Mary Dixon, Grimshaw Robert Erickson, Botha Jerry Rejman, Coleman Charlotte Polter, Onaway Ethe l Taylor, Red Deer Warren Lewis Smith, Olds Jack Krecsy, Banff Leroy Walker, Cardston Laura Morgan, Didsbwy Ann Steffe~ Edson Theodore Westling, Breton Hope Pickard, Calgary 1984 Andy Graspointer, Milk River .. Sharon Eshleman, Fox Creek John McDonnell, St. Albert 1977 Kathy Clarke, Tltorhild Elsie McFarland, Edmonton Glen Oakford, Hytlte Don Moore, Red Deer Dianne Garratt, Slave Lake George Talbot, RocJ...y Mountain House Mike Hodgins, Edmonton Jack Riddel, Edmonton Norman Sheen, Cardston Ted Van Biezen, Three Hills Vi Wavrccan, Coleman Roy Blais, Taber 1983 Jack Boddington, Edmonton George Fraser, Gibbons Walter Scott, Vermilion Campbell Maxwell, Devon Marilyn Haley, Innis/ail William Kother, MayerthOlpe Gordon Luchia, Nobelford Berniece Harwood, Strathmore George Whitehead, Lethbridge 1982 Hugh Redford, Cardston Jack MacAulay, Banff Joyce Hodgson, Innis/ail Jean MacDonald, Erskine Bob Lehman, Onoway Ken Millar, New Sarepta Vern Jones, Beaver/odge Rod Hyde, Fort McKay * Awarded Posthumously RECREATION VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS - Page 23 of 37 Alberta TourismMOTION, Parks alld RecreationREQUIRED Recreation Volunteer Recognition Award Recipients 20[2 C~~t!~'tf ~ VERMJUQNJRiver Briefing - to Members of Council Committee Meeting Date: Apdl 24, 2012 Topic: Lakeland College Centennial Celebrations - For Discussion Issue: Lakeland College has planned 12 signature events for their tOoth anniversary. Events start in November ending with a four-day finale in Vermilion in November 2013. Lakeland College is requesting the County of Vermilion River contribute $25,000 towards their centennial celebrations. For these funds, the County of Vermilion River would receive "President Sponsor" level and receive tickets to 5 of the events plus media exposure. This is a promotion of the Agriculture Region and the Economic impact the College has had on the area. The event will raise awareness and promote the region. Attachment(s): letter received April 4, 2012 Endorsed by: fL Rhonda King, CLGM Chief Administrative Officer Lakeland College Centennial Celebrations - For Discussion Page 24 of 37 ...... 18006616490 ? Lakelan"(j www.lakelandcollege.ca / . --/'/1/1 1913-2013 Offic e of the 5707 College Drive Presidant & CEO Vermilion, Alberta \j~ fUUJlCars T 780 853 8510 F 7808534374 Canada T9X lK5 March 30, 2012 Reeve and Council Coun ty of Yennil ion River 4912 - 50 Avenue Kitscoty, AB TOB 2PO Dear ~ nd Council: Ifs the story of a century. It's a story about bricks and mortar, political decisions, techn ological changes and comillunities. But most of all it's a story about people. People who insisted that a small town in eastern A lberta be the site of a sc hool of agriculture and fought any attempt to close the school. People who had the vision to make changes. demand more, bui ld anoth er campus, and always pursue excell ence. It's the people - stuclents, alumni, elected offi cials, com muni ty members and donors - who have made Lakeland Coll ege the leadin g post-secondary institution it is today. I invite the County ofYermilion River to get in volved in Lakeland Coll ege' s centennial celebrations. We have planned 12 signature eve nts for our I OO'h anniversary. Events kick-off thi s November and cu lminate in November 20 13 with a four-day finale in Yermi li on. Galas, guest speakers, mattress dominoes, The Great T oboggan Ride, homecoming events and golf tournaments are among the scheduled activities. I encourage the County of Yermilion River to get involved in this celebration by contributing $25,000 to the centenni al celebrations. At this level you wi ll be recognized as a President Sponsor and receive tickets to live of our centennial events plus expos ure on Lakeland Coll ege's website, in promotional materi a l, on signage and in med ia kits. T hank you for your cons ideration orlhis request. Yours truly, G lenn Charl esworth President & CEO Celebrating the past. Transforming the future. Our MISSION To inspire our learners to realize tl,eir individual potent ial. Our VIS ION To ach ieve educationa l excellence in a peop le-centred environm ent. Our VA LU ES are Respect. Safety. Trust. Pride. Ethics, Quality and Accountability. Lakeland College Centennial Celebrations - For Discussion Page 25 of 37 www.vermilion.ea 5021 - 49 Avenue I Vermil ion, Alberta T9X 1X1 7808535358 7808534910 April 4, 2012 The Honourable Frc;d Horne Minister of Health and Wellness Post Office Box 1360 Station Main Edmonton, Alberta TS] 2N3 Dear Minister Horne: Re: Ambulance Dispatch It has been discussed at recent meetings within the ambulance jurisdiction that the current 9 I 1 dispatd1 for ambulance services provided by Strathcona County) will novv be moved into Edmonton. The Town of Vermilion wishes to express its apprehension for this move and ask Alberta Health Services to consider the use of East Central 911 Call Answer Society (EC9 11) in Wainwright as its main dispatch ror ambuJancc services in our area. We, along with many od1cr municipalities in our region, believe that EC911 and its members have been diligently working hard to proVide a professional, consistent, and overall high -quality service to the Town of Vermilion and area and we sec no rationale as to why ambulance services cannot be added back to its portfolio. We thank YOll in advance for your consideration of this request and we look forward to your reply. Sincerely, Bruce Marriott, Mayor cc. Count)' ofYermilion River Village of Kitscoty Ambulance Dispatch - For Information Page 26 of 37 Venn ilion & District __ .. ng Foundation April 2, 2012 County of Vermilion River Attention: County Council Box 69 Kitscoty, AB TOB 2PO Dear County Council: Re: Lodge Regeneration and Replacement Program Municipal Affairs has developed a Lodge Regeneration and Replacement Program for the purpose of addressing renovations of older lodges. The Vermilion Valley Lodge is one of the original lodges in the province which was built in 1960. The Foundation wishes to keep you informed of correspondence that the Vermilion & District Housing Foundation has sent to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs, requesting information on available program opportunities. Enclosed is a copy of the letter sent to Municipal Affairs. Yours truly, Sl2veJto Kathy Sorenson Manager/CAO Lodge Regeneration and Replacement Program - For Information Page 27 of 37 Tel: 780.853.5706 Fax: 780.853.1951 email: [email protected] 4610 - 53rd Avenue Vermilion, Alberta T9X-1G6 IP, W Vern"lilion & Dist:rict ng Foundation ! - April 2, 2012 Municipal Affairs Attention: Mike Leathwood Assistant Deputy Minister Housing 3'd Floor 44 Capital Boulevard 10044-108 St. Edmonton, AB T5J 5E6 Dear Mike Leathwood: Re: Regeneration and Replacement Program At the ASCHA Annual Convention, March 27, 2012 our Foundation attended the session "Moving Continuing Care Centres Forward". We were very interested in the information provided to the group. In your presentation you spoke about the Regeneration and Replacement Program that was presently under way. Our Foundation operates one of the original 1960 Lodges. This lodge still has the old "u" shape with small rooms (approx. 160 sq. ft.) with no bathing facility within the room. Approximately five (5) years ago an assessment was conducted by Alberta Infrastructure to determine the condition of the Vermilion Valley Lodge. I understood from your presentation assessed Lodges were rated for the above noted funding program. Could you tell us where the Vermilion Valley Lodge sits in the cue? What percentage of the project will the funding cover? . The Vermilion & District Housing Foundation Board would like to meet with you to explore the Program opportunities further. Would you be available to attend one of our Board Meetings? We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully be able to meet in person. If you require any further information please feel free to contact our Foundation office and ask for Kathy Sorenson, CAO or Marilyn Usenik, Assistant Manager. Sincerelv vours. /: C2.eJHM ..J Richard Van Ee Board Chairman Lodge Regeneration and Replacement Program - For Information Page 28 of 37 " I ) ' . .c.:.~ /~u-- .~t.,f ' -U<.' ,.::vIL4--tc; '--7>4 c2f ~ ,"e.-0UI~ L-'--f '7 .. -c:::/'"'/, -"7' • ? {J/ ! 1~0....,J-.( . z.~ .v~ A!..W :; C"-<--<-<-< /c.?'- j~ 11 ("-V /v~ 4L.t.- c!~~ (f /~JvC-t I~~ ).I~ ....cl4-/1•.L.d ~ ~A /r c/4'-"C'- c Sev.Q'(eci "I St. George's Stretton Cemetery Update - For Information Page 29 of 37 LoaYri7j Nuvth /1+ 51- - qe{f7~ 5 s+reHon Sepf 15, 201/ St. George's Stretton Cemetery Update - For Information Page 30 of 37 Page 31 of 37 of 31 Page For Information For - Update Cemetery Stretton George's St. fI p d>1d-/1~ ?T!!l 7 , ; T 1 T .Te" UBFr""'tlUO U'-"lT'V ::)Treu·..)'lu"'p::m ~2 T T() Y TO'~ U~ utn.TT .... B·TTJlTT1. 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',:'UT1 "'-" '''''''.1',:/ ,"CB~18 d''"''~)y 0'+ :-:'I lq"BUn '313' DU'og 3t.q::",n" '~I{'1 T0 T'8TTS j\~ on,,<.+ 1Q"un TTT 813 ,,~ " ~~OT;! no") '1.1n8T T) "T '"DBW T,)TT'lB nu.."l3f' "'UB S T ""ITS ':l,"-~"'nb··T • "I' U.T:':::: -1108 SBM SSB re- 1"1' UTnf'lTn' '1"1 ·t.-)F"'~ UOS"8~"'2 ':1. 1n8l T ---'-TI"' ,T ,..- (lUe SB STT- AT'"',+~':.n'J" 'UO+ +' .T+C" ' s I 'f TO:"! -'1("1 '1'8 1 1{ -' ,r8~ AKO Electri c Ltd. has filed a facility application requesting approval to construct a 4O-metre telecommuni cation tower at its Lloydminster offi ce site, located on the northwest edge of Lloydm inster, Alberta. Anyo ne who objects, has co ncerns about, or supports the app l ication, must ma ke a written submission to the Alberta Utilities Commission (A UC) on or before May 3, 2012 qu oting Proceeding ID No. 1778. Informati on about the application: AHO Facility Application No. 1608244 ATCO is requ estin g approva l to co nstruct a new 40-metre ta ll stee l lattice telecommu nication tower at(i\5 Lloyd minster offi ce site located near 63 Avenue and 62 St reet in Ll oyd min ster, Al berta. - For full application details please go to the e-filin g services section of our we bsite to access the proceeding or use this lin k: https:/lwww.auc.ab.ca /eub/dds/EPS Query/Proceed in 9Deta il.aspx?Proceeding ID = 1778 How to file a su bmission: Th e AUC prefersth at all submissionsa re filed usin g the Digital Data Submi ssion service on th e AUCwe bsite found un der E-filing services. Guidelin es on how to access and use th e e-fili ng services are in the AUe Electronic Filing Services brochure, ava il able in the Newsro om section of our webs ite. For additional assistance with makin g your submi ss ion please contact the AUCat 780-643-1055. Pl ease include the follOW ing with you r subm ission : Your name, address, phone number, email addre ss, and descri pt ion of where your land is in relation to the proposed facilities. How your rights may be directly and adverse ly affected. Explain how the Commission'sdec ision may affect you. Altern ative submission methods: Complete the enclosed submissio n form for tra nsmission line and substation app li catio ns and either emai l filin [email protected] or ma il your subm ission to th e AUC with the req uired info rmation outl ined above. Privacy: Please be awa re that any statement or information prov ide d to us abo ut the applicatio n is part of th e public record, unless yo u app ly fo r and are approved for an exempti on by th e AUCin advan ce of fi ling. Docum ents without specific personal info rmation will be access ible to the general public on the AUC website. If you r documents contai n perso na l information, that information wi ll be redacted so th at only individuals and organizations who register to participate in this proceeding will have access to your documents. If yo u do not wan t yo ur documents placed on the pu blic record, you must app ly for a confidential ruling under Section 13 of AUCR ule 00 1: Rulesof Practice before you file yo ur document. The AUCw ill onl y collect and use your perso nal information for the purposes of this proceed ing. The AUC's lega l authority to collect your persona l informa tion for this proceeding is Section 33(c) of the Freedom oflnformation and Protection of Privacy Act. AUC Application for Telecommunication Tower - For Information Page 32 of 37 AUC decision-making process: The AUC will ensure that the application is complete and wi ll review submissions received. Those who have made submissions who have been determined by the Co mmission to have rights that may be directly and adversely affected by a decision on this application will be considered to have standing. If no submissions are received, or if submissions are received from persons without standing th e AUC may make a decision on the appl ication without furth er notice or wi thout apublic hearing. Alternatively, th e Commission wi ll hold a public hearing if it receives an objection from a person with standing and further details will be provided in a notice ofhearing. Contact information: If you do not have access to the Internet, please con tact the app li cant to obtain a paper copy ofthe application: ATCO El ectric Ltd. 100351055treet Edmonton, Alberta Attention: Mr. Joe l Bird Phone: 780-508-46 76 Facsimile: 780-420-5030 Email: facilityapp@atcoelectriuom Local interveners, as described in the Alberta Utilities Commission Act, can apply for intervener funding to assist in presenting their concerns in a well-prepared way. Deta il son the scale of costs eligible for lega l rep resentation, consultants, analysts and experts as we ll as procedures for obtaining fund in g can be found in AUC Rule 009: Rules on Loeallntervener Costs. For more information about the details in this notice or abo ut AUCprocedures , contact the lead appli catio n offi cer Keith Gladwyn at: Phone: 403-592-4414 Em ai l: ke ith.glad wy [email protected] Th e Alberta Utilities Comm ission isan independ ent, quasi -jud icial regulatory body respons ible for making decision sabout utility-related applictions. Follow the AUC on Twitter and Facebook AUC Application for Telecommunication Tower - For Information Page 33 of 37 Submission for Transmission Application(s) Proceeding ID numher(s) 11778 ~------Application numbe r(s) 11608244 Date I Applicant(s) JAleD Elect ric Ltd. Name Phone number Orga ni za tio n name (if appli cable) Address legal land description Emil il address If you are, or plan to be, represented by a lawyer please provide their information below : Name Address Phone number Fax Ema il add ress In accordance with Section 9 (2) of the Alberta Utilities Commission Aa the Commission shall hold a hearing on an application if a pe rson demonstrates that he or she has righ ts that may be directly and adversely affected by the Commission's decision on the app!ication(s). Describe the ri ht claim or interest au are assertin and how it rna be directl and adversel affeaed b the Commission 's decision on the a lication s Briefl desc ribe the issue s ou want the Commission to consider when decidin the a lication s Location of our land/residence/activit in re lation to the ro 'ect Do you own or occupy land that is within 800 metres of the project (measured from the edge ofthe rights-of-way of the transmission line orthe substation bound.ry)? I Yes I No Do you want the Commission to ho ld a hea ring to consider the application(sj? I Yes I No Please note, doc uments filed in this proceeding must be placed on the public record and will be accessible to the public through the AU('s website. On ly in dividuals and organizations who are registered to participate in this proceeding and have created a user account on the AU('s e-filing services will have Internet access to documents that contain person al information, Those that do not have a use r account wi ll only have Internet access to the public documents in the proceeding. If you have any questions regarding how to create a user account on the AUC's fil ing services, please contact the AUC at 780-643-1055 (fo rtoll free access in Alberta, first dia l 310-0000 and then enter the ten -digit number403-592-8845 and press 3) Of by email [email protected] . The AU('s legal authority to collect your personal information fo r this proceeding is Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Art. If you do not have internet access, please ma il th e completed submission form to: Fifth Avenue Place, Fourth Floor, 42S First Street S.w., C.lg.ry, Albert. T2P 318 AUC Application for Telecommunication Tower - For Information Page 34 of 37 Contact Newsletter Page 1 of 3 April 18, 2012 | Volume 2012 Issue 13 | Download as PDF Highlights Follow on Twitter Members will need to login to view. Forward to a Friend The Rural Caucus The AAMDC recently met with 28 members of the rural caucus to discuss municipal issues. The messages put forward were received well and the AAMDC continues to AAMDC relationship build with provincial decision makers. Learn ■ Risk Management more. 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